[A rare case of giant leiomyosarcoma of the small intestine].
The authors report a case of leiomyosarcoma of the small bowel, pointing out its remarkable size and stressing the symptoms that are always unclear and late. Moreover, they outline the anatomo-pathological and clinical features of this rare neoplasm with relevant problems in terms of early and timely diagnosis.
Pirro
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Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Civile di Paola.
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Valente
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Melina
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D002430:Cecal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002432:Cecum / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007082:Ileum / Q000473:pathology; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged
Un raro caso di leiomiosarcoma gigante dell'intestino tenue.